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New brochure, no Tower

13-newbrochure-00.jpgSpring/Summer 2008, and not a Tower in sight… It seems only moments since the previous Autumn/Winter brochure was thrust under our dissecting eyes, now the next brochure is already available to order. What does the cover tell us? “More of the same”…

In the crush for Crush, Fastpass gets a “no”

05-fastpasscrush-00.jpgAt least, from those on the front lines. The jury’s still out on whether or not Crush’s Coaster should be equipped with the Disney’s Fastpass system. Following two weeks of a trial service, Cast Members and operations say “disaster”, but will the chiefs still bow to public demand?

Inside, on-board and backstage the Paris Tower of Terror …in video!

ImageGerman TV promo ‘Disney Filmparade’ has presented an astonishing look at the final stages in The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror’s creation. Through a unique 8-minute video, we can finally discover the libraries, boiler rooms, haunted corridors, drop shafts — and backstage — of our very own Hollywood Tower!

Stitch goes Live in March - dates announced

05-stitchlive-00.jpgStitch Live, the fourth attraction of the 15th year will reportedly open on 22nd March 2008, giving Disneyland Resort Paris the impressive claim to opening four major new attractions within the space of nine months. And, this being a “live” production, there’ll be the chance to see many real rehearsals in the weeks before.

Forgotten lights of Hollywood flicker into life

04-hollywoodlights-001.jpgWhat would all the landmark Disney attractions be without their nighttime illuminations? The Tower of Terror is up there with the best of them, and now testing its spectacular display of eerie colours and lights, glowing on the Marne-la-Vallée skyline…

La Quatrième Dimension, c’est en Français

04-quatriemedimen-00.jpgThe Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is ready and waiting for its victims; For the past two weeks, testing endlessly throughout the day and allowing the resort’s Cast Members to be the very first to ride. Though photos and videos are strictly banned, words can still tell us enough… but which language?

Playhouse Disney - Live at the Studios?

04-playhousedisney-001.jpgSo, you still want more new attractions at Walt Disney Studios Park? Maybe want to see some of Disney’s fresher-faced heroes in the spotlight, such as the stars of the Playhouse Disney channel? Sit tight until 2009, and it seems like you’ll be in luck!

Tower of Terror: 22nd December 2007

01-tower22nddec-00.jpgThe Twilight Zone Tower of Terror will open on Saturday, 22nd December 2007. The biggest and most important single new attraction to open at Disneyland Resort Paris since 1995′ is due to open its creaking hotel doors to the public a full three months before the press and VIPs get a look.

Video: Final HSM On Tour, rides & interview with Corbin Bleu at Walt Disney Studios

ImageHere it is, the final part of our Corbin Bleu mini-series! We’ve seen the High School Musical 2 star meeting journalists, starring in his own pre-parade, making a cameo in the final High School Musical On Tour and riding the attractions of the Studios. Now, you can see it all in two exclusive videos!

Palm trees over Disney Studios Paris

ImageHollywood just wouldn’t be Hollywood without its palm trees. Yesterday, the first four of many giant palms were planted (or rather, “installed”) in their new home at Walt Disney Studios Park, lining one side Hollywood Boulevard. It’s remarkable what a few tropical trees can do to a skyline…

Blockbuster thrills tested by Corbin Bleu

ImageBetween promotion for his new album and High School Musical 2, Corbin Bleu took the time to enjoy some of the biggest thrills at Walt Disney Studios Park during his visit on Monday, including favourite Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster and a brand new experience for the American star — Crush’s Coaster!

Corbin Bleu closes High School Musical On Tour’s first season in Paris

ImageIn pictures. The first, extended season of High School Musical On Tour at Walt Disney Studios Park came to a close with one final performance this Monday, featuring one very special guest: Corbin Bleu, star of both the original film, its mega-hit sequal and “Jump In!”, another hit Disney Channel movie.

Hooray for the Hollywood hills! (and more…)

ImageHollywood Boulevard’s placemaking grows with more signage, a fully-realised tunnel entrance and two slices of the Hollywood Hills themselves, continuing to liven up Walt Disney Studios Park with new colours, details and architecture - whether three-dimensional or not.

Corbin Bleu to visit Walt Disney Studios this Monday

ImageCorbin Bleu, the irrepressibly “cool” star of High School Musical is set to make an unprecedented visit to Walt Disney Studios Park this coming Monday. Stars appearances are usually reserved for the press only. Not so for Corbin, who has a whole day planned to meet his fans…

Tower landscaped, christened, freed from scaffolding…

Image…struck by lightning and… testing! Paris’ Tower of Terror inches ever closer to its first public opening in almost 70 years — its exterior now entirely uncovered, gardens filling with greenery, iconic neon sign facing outwards and even the first few elevators taking a plunge into The Twilight Zone.